Group Ceded Reinsurance Operations Assistant

Primary Details

Time Type: Full time

Worker Type: Employee

Group Ceded Reinsurance Operations Assistant

London / Hybrid

The Opportunity

Were looking for an organised and proactive individual to support our Group Ceded Reinsurance team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact on how we operate. Youll play a key role in ensuring processes run smoothly supporting risk management and helping the team deliver accurate and timely information. From coordinating audits and managing data flows to creating insightful reports and supporting new initiatives youll be at the heart of our operations. If you enjoy working collaboratively and solving problems this role offers variety and the chance to contribute to meaningful outcomes.

With great benefits and the chance to work within a diverse and inclusive company where your unique perspectives and contributions are valued.

Your new role:

• Maintain and update process documentation and Desktop Procedures (DTPs) to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Capture and record risk issues and incidents in the risk management system supporting effective risk governance.
• Coordinate internal audits and reinsurer underwriting reviews ensuring timely completion and adherence to standards.
• Manage data flows for renewals audits and RFPs supporting operational efficiency and accuracy.
• Track and report budgets providing clear financial visibility for the team.
• Develop dashboards and reports using Power BI to support performance monitoring and decision-making.
• Organise training sessions and maintain training records ensuring compliance and team capability development.
• Provide administrative support for committee submissions and meetings including documentation and scheduling.
• Prepare and coordinate placement documentation for Group Reinsurance ensuring accuracy completeness and timely delivery.
• Maintain tracking systems and SharePoint sites using Microsoft Office tools (Excel Power BI Power Automate SharePoint) to support governance reporting data sharing and operational readiness for new initiatives.

About you:

• Proven experience in administrative or PA roles within a financial institution with exposure to reinsurance or insurance preferred.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills able to present findings clearly and influence at all levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel PowerPoint Word) and Microsoft Teams; familiarity with Power BI automation tools and SharePoint is advantageous.
• Collaborative approach working effectively across diverse business areas to achieve shared objectives.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience in project management is desirable supporting structured delivery and operational efficiency.
• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK as visa sponsorship is not available for this role

At My Best - QBE Benefits

You are more than your work and QBE is more than a workplace which is why we provide you with the benefits support and flexibility to help you concentrate on living your best life personally and professionally. FOR UK ONLY: As well as the benefits below we also offer an extensive choice of other options to suit you!

• 30 days holiday a year with the option to buy up to 2 additional days.
• Flexible working - balancing work and life is important so our flexible working opportunities are open to all this can include part-time job share and compressed hours.
• Pension you are automatically enrolled into the QBE pension plan which entitles you to receive employer contributions of 10% of your basic salary.
• Private medical insurance we fund fully comprehensive private medical cover for you and all the family.
• Family friendly policies we offer 26 weeks leave at full pay regardless of gender identity sexual orientation or how you become a parent.
• Short term remote work abroad - you can request up to 20 days per year to work remotely from certain locations abroad.
• Sustainable investing - we believe sustainable integration is important for long term financial environmental and social outcomes. Our pension strategy supports our net-zero goal to achieve year-on-year reductions in carbon footprint by investing more in green businesses than the broader market so your savings are looking after the planets future as well as your own.
• Cycle-to-Work benefit from regular exercise whilst making your commute greener and cheaper select and bike and/or accessories up to the value of 5000.

To find out more visit our Reward Page

QBE Awards

Some of the awards QBE are proud to have won been a finalist for and shortlisted for include;

Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2025: Winner: Commercial Lines Insurer of the Year
Winner: Reinsurer of the Year - QBE Re Winner: ESG Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiative of the Year Winner: Insurance Personality of the Year - Chris Wallace Executive Director UK insurance

AXCO Global Insurance Awards 2024 Winner: Network Management of the Year

Insurance Business UK 5-Star Cyber Awards 2024: QBE rated as a 5-Star Cyber Insurer

UK IT Industry Awards 2023 Winner: Green Technology Innovation of the Year

Working Dads Employer Awards 2023 Winner: Parental Policies Award

Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2023: QBE rated as a 5-Star Employee

You can view all our awards here

Inclusion of Diversity

We are striving to create a workplace culture where all our people feel included and we are committed to building a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we operate in. We are proud to have partnerships with organisations such as Stonewall and Working Families and our commitment to the Women in Finance Charter the UN Womens Empowerment Principles and Race at Work charter helps keep us accountable and transparent. For more information on our strategy targets please take a look at our Careers Page

Accessibility

Here at QBE we are promoting an accessible workplace for all which includes supporting candidates to perform at their best during their recruitment process. If you require any accommodations please make your Talent Acquisition contact aware.

ESG & Sustainability

At QBE we believe that integrating sustainability into our business helps us deliver on our purpose of enabling a more resilient future. Our three key focus areas include fostering an orderly and inclusive transition to a net-zero economy enabling a sustainable and resilient workforce and partnering for growth through innovative sustainable and impactful solutions. For further information regarding QBEs sustainability targets including our net-zero pledges and inclusion of diversity targets and our award-winning impact investment initiative Premiums4Good please visit our Sustainability homepage and read our latest Sustainability Report

What next

If you have a passion to contribute to QBEs vision of enabling a more resilient future for our customers and the community we encourage you to apply! Simply click the apply button to submit your CV and other relevant documents and a member of our friendly Talent Acquisition team will be in contact to discuss your interest further if you meet the requirements of the role.

We believe this is our moment what if it was yours too

APPLY NOW and lets make it happen!

Skills:

Analytical Thinking Commercial Acumen Critical Thinking Detail-Oriented Financial Accounting Financial Management Financial Modeling Intentional collaboration Managing performance Mathematics Portfolio Management Problem Solving Reinsurance Reporting and Analysis Research Analysis

How to Apply:

To submit your application click Apply and follow the step by step process.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.